GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| piscatorial | piscatory |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| junket | trip |